Branches & Locations
Branches
The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria is a statewide organisation based in Melbourne with 12 active regional branches. Branch members all have access to Embroidery House and associated benefits, plus they also enjoy their own locally based monthly or weekly activities, classes, exhibitions, excursions, newsletters and more.
Branches have formed strong bonds to learn from and support each other and are thrilled to have published a joint photographic book in 2023 titled 'Together 23'. Copies are at every branch and the EGV library, and we know you'll enjoy seeing our beautiful works.
Each branch invites you to join them at their meetings and gatherings. Experienced members willingly help beginners who are new to embroidery or particular types of embroidery.
Please click on the links below to see the exciting traditional and contemporary activities happening at our branches.
Are you thinking of joining a branch? Please click here: Questions and Answers 
Welcome to our Albury/Wodonga Branch
We are a group of about 60 members and as a group we are interested in many different forms of embroidery and needlework.
We have varying degrees of skills and capabilities and we celebrate the work of all our members.
There are talented members of our branch who are willing to share their skills and experience to teach specific techniques and types of embroidery.
Our group is a friendly, sociable one where visitors are made very welcome.
We run workshops, monthly classes and 'Sit and Sew' sessions.
An exhibition of our work is held every three years.
We hold retreats, where members may choose to stitch mystery projects, as well as occasional excursions.
Having fun and enjoying the company of other like-minded friends are our goals. Please contact us with any enquiries. We’d love to hear from you. 😊
Where we meet:
Mirambeena Community Centre
19 Martha Mews
Lavington NSW 2641
Branch Postal Address:
PO Box 49 Lavington NSW 2641
Meetings:
• We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, from 9.30 am - 2.00 pm (February - November)
• In January we have 2 consecutive 'Sit and Sew' days
• Our Creative Play Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month, meeting at Albury Library Museum, where fabric and fibre are explored in a creative, contemporary way with no rules.
Contact:
President: 0402 097 565
Email: aw@embroiderersguildvic.org
Instagram:
Take a look at some of the amazing work created by members of our branch at https://www.instagram.com/albury.stitchers/
The Class Coordinator organises external and inhouse tutors throughout the year for varying handicraft and embroidery skill classes
Newsletters
Newsletters are produced on a monthly basis, keeping all members informed of upcoming events and helping to keep in touch with what’s happening in the guild community. These are posted to members without email.
Although we are a small group of stitchers and crafters, we are delighted to have a varied skill set. Come and join us and see what we have to offer.
Stitching Day Samples
We meet at:
The Ballarat Bridge Club
1001 Eyre Street, Ballarat
AUTUMN LEAVES SEMINAR
The Ballarat Branch would like to invite all to participate in our biennial Autumn Leaves Seminar! Bookings are now open for a delicious selection of workshops!
The Autumn Leaves Seminar will be held at Ballarat and Queens Anglican Grammar School, 201 Forest St, Wendouree, from April 9 to 13, 2025. Classes will be held on Wednesday/Thursday 9/10 and on Saturday/Sunday 12/13 – with Friendship Friday being held on the 11th. We have two classes that are four days long that will conclude on April 15/16 – so you can book for a whole week of stitching heaven!
Autumn Leaves Seminar - Classes
Autumn Leaves Seminar - Further Information
Autumn Leaves Seminar Booking Form
We have classes in a range of techniques and a range of skill levels – so there is something for everyone! We look forward to having you join us for stitching fun and friendship!
The Ballarat branch welcomes all Guild members and visitors to our groups every month from February to November.
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1st Saturday of the month 10.30 am – 3.00 pm
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2nd Tuesday (Smocking & Beading) 10.30 am – 3.00 pm
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2nd Tuesday (Lace) 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
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2nd Thursday (Everybody Counts) 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
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3rd Tuesday (Sit & Sew) 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
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3rd Thursday (Sit & Sew) 10.30 am – 3.00 pm
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4th Tuesday (Patchwork) day 10.30 am – 3.00 pm, and evening 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm
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4th Wednesday (Creative Group) 10.30 am – 3.00 pm
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5th Saturday (Patchwork) 10.30 am - 6 pm. Times may change during the winter.
Contact via Email: ballarat@embroiderersguildvic.org
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 45W
Ballarat West 3350.
Other Meetings and Events:
- Monthly Committee meetings
- Three general meetings in March, July and November
- Branch AGM on the 1st Saturday of May
- Branch Biennial Exhibition, 2026.
- Autumn Leaves Seminar 2025
- Demonstrations and displays at community events
2022 Stitches Exhibition
Below are 9 samples that highlight our diversity.
Welcome to the Bendigo Branch of The Embroiderers Guild Victoria. We are a large group of likeminded ladies who meet to share our interests and passions in all forms of embroidery. We have a display of members’ work and boutique items each month, as well as upcoming class examples to inspire everyone.
We produce a monthly newsletter ‘Golden Stitches’ listing our events and programs to keep all members informed.
We are all happy to share our skills and knowledge with each other and visitors alike,
so why not come and join us?
Our group was formed out of the 1972 Pen and Needle Group of The Embroiderers Guild Victoria, when our inaugural President, Dorothy Addlem (a Guild Member for over 50 years) met with Phyllis Toy, Mary Cail, Helen Burgess and Marj Orde to form a Guidance Group at the home of Phyllis Toy. By 1982 this group had outgrown the home meetings and moved to an external venue, where it continued to grow. On May 5, 1991 we became a Branch of the Guild and have prospered for more than 30 years.
We meet at:
(Melway ref: 609 C3)
Contact: President: 0417 112 781
Correspondence Secretary: 0418 552 499
Email: bendigo@embroiderersguildvic.org
Monthly Meetings: Regular Progam
All meetings are held at Marong unless otherwise stated, with the exception of January
General Meeting – 1st Sunday of each month, 10am to 3pm
Boutique – 2nd Monday of each month, 10:30am to 2pm
Sit and Sew – 3rd Sunday of each month, 10am to 3pm
Bead Group – 2nd Saturday of each month (held in private homes)
Northern Sit and Sew – a yearly program of meetings held on either Wednesday or Thursday and in a different rural location, ie: Echuca, Rochester, Deniliquin
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Biennial Exhibition – The Art of Creative Threads, 11-13 November, 2022
Summer School – January each year
Winter School – each alternate July
Sewing Camp – in May and August each year
Market Day – November alternate year to the Exhibition
Bendigo Agricultural Show – sponsorship and promotion
Craft Alive - Promotion
Visitors are most welcome to attend. Come and join us. We look forward to meeting you 😊
Meetings: We meet on the third Wednesday (except January and December) from 10.00am to 3.00pm. At these meetings members sit and sew to work on individual and/or group projects. There are guest speakers, demonstrations and mini classes, a trading table and shared luncheons.
Visitors are most welcome to come and see what we do or sew with us whenever we meet.
Guidance groups meet monthly:
- Counted Thread
- Texture and Stitch (textiles and surface embellishment)
- PLUS: we provide
- A comprehensive lending library covering all forms of stitching and textile art
- Workshops, and classes
- 'Needlepoints' a lively and informative monthly newsletter
For more information, download our Brochure
The EGV Flinders Branch is a friendly group of embroiderers with all levels of skill, enthusiasm and interest and we welcome all stitchers of any level or those on holiday in the area to join us.
Meetings: All Guild members and other visitors are welcome to join us every first Monday, third Monday and every fifth Monday (if the month has a fifth Monday) of the month at the St. John's Anglican Church Hall.
We meet from 10am until 4pm for a full day of stitching.
We regularly invite tutors of various techniques to instruct us with their projects and we enjoy learning and sharing new techniques through classes, workshops and our Sit 'n Sew days at Flinders.
We continue our stitching journey meeting monthly in a smaller Guidance Group in a private home in the Rosebud area (second Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm)
St. John's Anglican Church Hall
King Street,
Flinders, 3929
Email: flinders@embroiderersguildvic.org
Welcome to our Geelong Branch!
We meet at:
St David's Uniting Church Hall,
Corner of Aphrasia and Talbot Streets,
Newtown
Branch Postal Address:
PO Box 252, Geelong, 3220
Contact: Email: geelong@embroiderersguildvic.org
Meetings:
Sit and Sew: We meet from 10am to 2pm on the second Monday of the month.
At this meeting, we sew and chat, use our library and enjoy guest speakers. We sometimes have a 'taster table' where you can learn a new technique or stitch and we frequently have items for Show & Tell. Visitors and Guild members from elsewhere are always welcome.
Special interest groups also meet regularly:
GeeBag (Geelong Book Artisan Group)
Second Saturday of the month: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Meeting at South Barwon Community Centre
Canvas work
Third Thursday of the month: 11am – 2:30pm
Meeting at South Barwon Community Centre
GeeTag (Geelong Textile Arts Group)
Second Saturday of the month: 1:00pm – 4pm
Meeting at South Barwon Community Centre
Patchwork Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month: 10am – 2pm
Peg Hook Room, St David’s Church, Newtown
Slow Stitch Group
Second Thursday of the month 10am - 2pm
Creatively playing with stitch. Includes Boro, Kantha and Sashiko etc
Peg Hook Room, St David’s Church, Newtown
Wyndham Vale Group
First Thursday of the month 10am - 2pm
Craft Room, Tarneit Skies Retirement Village, Tarneit
Bring something to sew or join a group activity (bring needle and scissors) and lunch
The Bellarine Belles
Third Tuesday of the month from 10am to 2pm
Meet at a member’s home so please email first if you wish to attend geelong@embroiderersguildvic.org
Ocean Grove Group
First Tuesday of the month from12noon to 3pm
Meet at the The Point Community Hub, Point Lonsdale
We also provide:
- ‘Introduction to Embroidery’ sessions (Please contact us if you wish to join a beginners' session)
- Classes in a range of techniques from beginner to advanced levels throughout the year
- A comprehensive library available for borrowing, covering traditional and contemporary embroidery and textile arts
- Fun, friendship, and a stitch-supportive environment
For the latest events please click here to check our Blog: www.embroiderygeelong.org
Classes Planned until the end of 2024:
- Friday, August 23rd with Glenda Nichol. Class Code: GN1, Cost: $45.
FREE SURFACE STITCHERY – EMBELLISH A BOX, OR NOT
Participants will be provided with some designs to use their
individual interpretation to create a piece of embellished wool felt to be used to cover a small memento box (I use mobile phone boxes) or incorporate the piece into a bag, cushion or anything else you desire.
- Monday & Tuesday, October 21st & 22nd with Di Kirschner. Class Code: DK1, Cost $90 - $100 TBA.
UKRANIAN WHITE WORK
Di is currently developing a sampler just for us to incorporate the two main styles of this whitework embroidery. Ukrainian whitework is a little known technique from areas of the Ukraine. While similar to Hardanger it is different and uses stitches not included in well known stitch dictionaries.
- Wednesday, November 13th with Meg Pyburne. Class Code: MP1, Cost $25.
CRAZY PATCHWORK
Sew a crazy patchwork block and then embellish it with stitching. The block will be sewn by hand during the workshop, and then adding embroidery, beading and ribbon work will enhance your work.
